Podiatry Staff

All our professional foot doctors at Precision Foot and Ankle Centers maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry treatment.

He attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine, and then completed a 3-year residency program in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery in San Francisco in 1996. He has written many articles in the medical literature and he is a frequent speaker at some of the largest medical conferences in the western region of the United States.

He is one of the only foot and ankle doctors in Southern California with 3 years of surgical training. Due to the academic nature of his residency, he dedicates himself to educating other doctors and educating his patients about their injuries and ailments.

He joined the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association in 1998 and became president of the LA Chapter in 2001. This is the second largest and most active chapter in the United States. He volunteers at locations throughout Los Angeles on behalf of the Association to help educate others about the effects of diabetes and how to prevent and treat diabetic conditions such as painful neuropathy, foot ulcers, infections, and limb salvage.

Tennis has been a passion since he was a child. He was a nationally ranked junior player and a college all-American in 1987 from Guilford College. He played professionally briefly in 1996 prior to attending podiatric medical school. He has written several articles on sports-related foot/ankle injuries and has a unique understanding for running, tennis, and other sports injuries.

Alona Kashanian D.P.M.

Torrance & South Los Angeles

Dr. Kashanian has been in private practice since 1996. She was an educator and consultant for ProLab Orthotics. She completed a fellowship in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine and was a faculty member at the Podiatric Medical School in San Francisco.

She is a specialist with Children's foot and ankle injuries and Neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Kashanian graduated from UCLA with a degree in Biochemistry and is a proud Bruin.

Pooya Lashkari D.P.M.

Torrance & San Pedro

Dr. Lashkari is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and then completed a 3-year residency program in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery in New Jersey. During his residency, he received extensive training in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery along with wound care and general podiatric medicine. He has taken courses in ankle arthroscopy and fixation techniques of the foot and ankle. He joined precision foot and ankle centers in 2017.

He was born and raised in New Jersey/New York and has recently moved to sunny California. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, and exploring his new city. His passions are cooking, sports and is excited to learn how to surf. He remains an avid NY sports fan.